PR 3 – Recycled PP hats make lightweight kerbstones – November 2007

Following a major rebranding exercise Morgan Ashfield is recycling much of its equipment including bright yellow plastic hard hats. The polypropylene headgear is being collected and converted into other construction products, notably the revolutionary Durakerb kerbstone.

Luxus has been engaged to recycle the hats and provide fully specified polymer in granular form to Durakerb. Its service includes inspecting the hats for inclusions, chipping and blending the hard plastic and then testing the physical properties of the resultant material. The polymer is modified as necessary to meet the tough service conditions likely to be encountered by the end product. UV stability, wide temperature range, impact and abrasion resistance are critical for this application. Colourants are also added to produce a grey finish. Durakerb process the recycled polymer with other reclaimed polypropylene materials to produce lightweight products that conform to BS EN 1340 and meet HSE requirements for the safe handing of kerbstones.

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